Iron studies (serum iron, TIBC, transferrin saturation)

Why it is done

Anaemia work-up, iron overload.

Preparation

Morning fasting sample preferred. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Iron overload. Low or negative may mean: Iron deficiency. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.

What it measures

Iron in blood and the capacity to carry it.

Sample type

Blood

If the result is high

Iron overload.

If the result is low

Iron deficiency.

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What does the Iron studies (serum iron, TIBC, transferrin saturation) measure?
Iron in blood and the capacity to carry it.

Why is the Iron studies (serum iron, TIBC, transferrin saturation) done?
Anaemia work-up, iron overload.

Do I need to fast for the Iron studies (serum iron, TIBC, transferrin saturation)?
Morning fasting sample preferred.

What does a high or positive Iron studies (serum iron, TIBC, transferrin saturation) mean?
Iron overload.

What does a low or negative Iron studies (serum iron, TIBC, transferrin saturation) mean?
Iron deficiency.

What is the normal range for the Iron studies (serum iron, TIBC, transferrin saturation)?
Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report.

Iron studies (serum iron, TIBC, transferrin saturation) क्यों किया जाता है?
Anaemia work-up, iron overload.

Iron studies (serum iron, TIBC, transferrin saturation) के लिए तैयारी/उपवास चाहिए?
Morning fasting sample preferred. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Iron overload. Low or negative may mean: Iron deficiency. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.